Chelsea is prepared to make midfielder Enzo Fernandez of Benfica the most expensive acquisition in Premier League history. The framework of a club-record £112 million contract to sign the Argentine is the subject of ongoing negotiations between the Blues and the Portuguese team. If finalized, Fernandez would exceed Romelu Lukaku’s transfer from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021 as the most expensive acquisition in Chelsea history. The midfielder would also become Benfica’s biggest-ever sell and the fourth-most expensive transfer in history. It’s believed that the 21-year-old and Chelsea have reached a personal agreement. Fernandez even skipped Benfica training to…
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Lionel Messi, the 2022 World Cup winner, finished fifth in the list of players with the most goals, scoring 35 goals in 51 games. The 35-year-old, as we all recall, had a rough start to his first season in the French Ligue 1, but he ultimately picked himself up in 2022 and was able to boost his goal total for club and nation, particularly this season. With 56 goals in 56 appearances, French international Kylian Mbappe is at the top of this list and is presently being hailed as the best football player in the world. One of his best…
One of the top teams in the English Premier League for a while now has been Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool. They have consistently put up a fight against Manchester City for the championship, but things are different this year. Liverpool is now outside of the top four, and it doesn’t appear like they will conclude the season in the top four either. This raises the question of what might be to blame for Liverpool’s dismal season-long performance. We will outline the most likely explanations for Liverpool’s underwhelming performance in this post. 1. Mohamed Salah gave a poor effort; this season, he…
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has drawn criticism after it was discovered that he seemed to snap a photo with Pele’s open casket during the late player’s Brazilian wake. Due to organ failure brought on by the advancement of colon cancer, Pele passed away last week. Brazil’s Santos Football Club hosted Pele’s funeral. Before beginning a two-year stint with the New York Cosmos and retiring in 1977, the former striker spent almost all of his playing time with Santos. Infantino, along with the leaders of the South American and Brazilian football confederations, reportedly attended Pele’s wake. The Italian was…
Football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s body Pele’s state funeral was held in Brazil on January 1, 2022. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, was a legendary football player. On December 29, 2022, Pele, who had battled colon cancer for a while, was declared dead. She was 82 years old. Thousands of mourners gathered at Santos’ Estádio Urbano Caldeira Stadium to say their final goodbyes as his body was lay in state there for 24 hours. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, attended the funeral in Sao Paolo. Pele, also known as “The King,” will be buried at…
One of the most eagerly awaited games of the season is the Arsenal vs. Newcastle United matchup. Arsenal, who are leading the Premier League standings, has had a fantastic season thus far with some spectacular victories. Newcastle United, who are now in fourth position, have enjoyed a steady season and have been vying for the top spot. Both teams offer potent attacking threats; Newcastle has players like Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson, while Arsenal has players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in their ranks. Although Arsenal’s defense has been generally reliable this year, they have had a few wobbly…
Prior to begin on Thursday, many observers may have predicted that Man City would win, while others may have reasoned that Chelsea would be fortunate to score against City. This essay argues that even though Chelsea may not have been in their finest shape, it would be harsh and incorrect to write them off against Man City just yet. Here are some reasons why we think Chelsea could shock Man City: 1. Man City has recently played very poorly; City, on the other hand, hasn’t been playing at their best, thus Chelsea has a chance to pull off a surprise.…
With the speed and proximity of the games, Manchester United is undoubtedly facing one of their most difficult periods this season. The Old Trafford club will play more than two games every week, which could be a barrier to their goal of making the top four when combined with the difficulty of the games they will play in January. Here is why the Red Devils can lose points, especially against Manchester City and Arsenal, when they play two of the title contenders in the span of one week. Manchester United premier league fixtures. Manchester United vs Bournemouth. Manchester United vs…
The breakdown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s enormous salaries at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr shows how much the player is paid every second, hour, and day. The Portuguese athlete received a massively lucrative two and a half-year contract, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world. The 37-year-old superstar will make £173m a year at his new club, as Saudi Arabia’s state-owned media previously reported. According to CBS Sports, the former Real Madrid and Juventus superstar will make £62 million from football-related activities and £111 million from endorsement deals and image rights. The Ronaldo contract will keep the Portuguese superstar playing…
A petition asking Julian Alvarez to break up with Emilia Ferrero has received more than 20,000 signatures. Alvarez’s surprise summer transfer to Man City has contributed to his meteoric climb to fame in recent months. The young man gained notoriety during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he was crucial to Argentina’s victory. During the international football championship, the former River Plate player scored four goals for La Albiceleste, helping the South Americans win the competition. Alvarez was ordered to break up with her. The 22-year-old is once again in the news, but this time it’s unrelated to his…
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a week of media speculation, just in time for Al-Nassr to make public his big debut. The 37-year-old Ronaldo was welcomed by tens of thousands of supporters on Tuesday at the Al Nassr club in Saudi Arabia after signing a contract worth more than €200 million ($213.2 million). According to state-run television station Al Ekhbariya, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in the capital late on Monday and is staying at a posh hotel with his entourage. He brought a large group of helpers and even a private security service. On Tuesday,…
According to sources, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Arsenal have reached a personal agreement, bringing a deal for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger closer. Mykhaylo Mudryk of Shakhtar Donetsk has been strongly connected with a move to Arsenal, and Fabrizio Romano has an update on the matter. Arsenal’s top transfer objective in January is allegedly the international from Ukraine. With Gabriel Jesus out injured, the Gunners are eager to improve their offensive options this month and want to add another forward to their ranks before the January window shuts. Although Shakhtar are clear they want a fee in the neighborhood of the £85…
Chelsea began a new era under the Todd Boehly consortium’s ownership, as the club has undergone several major changes since the takeover, starting with the club board, top staff members of the club, and high-profile additions to the roster. Chelsea was the biggest spender during the previous summer’s transfer window, and it appears that they will continue in that vein during the current January transfer window as well. They have already signed major players David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos, and they are in advanced negotiations to sign Benoit Badiashile from Monaco. With so many new additions, it is clear…
The negotiations between Chelsea and Benfica to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez this week are moving along quite well. With Argentina, Fernandez shone at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It is widely believed that Fernandez will leave Benfica during the January transfer window. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, stated that negotiations for Enzo Fernandez are currently ongoing. Chelsea will push to close the deal this week, but it has not yet been done. Rui Costa, the president of Benfica, has consistently stated that he wants a £106 million clause or nothing at all. “The player definitely wants to come, but Chelsea…
Philippe Coutinho left Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool for Barcelona in the most expensive winter transfer in history, per Transfermarkt. The Brazil international chose to move to Camp Nou in a deal that cost the Blaugrana £135 million during the 2017–18 season. The dynamic midfielder’s move didn’t go as planned because he found it difficult to adapt, which led to him being loaned out to multiple teams before being finally sold to Aston Villa in 2022. Virgil Van Dijk’s transfer from Southampton to Liverpool ranks second on the list. The Reds paid £85 million to sign the Netherlands international during the 2017–18…
Posing with Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro is Taiwo Awoniyi.The Man of the Match award went to Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi after Nottingham Forest held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at home. After the club’s fans voted, Forest declared Awoniyi as their standout player on their Twitter account. To win the prize, Awoniyi defeated Willy Boly, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Serge Aurier of the Forest. The former Liverpool striker received 40% of the vote, followed by Gibbs-White with 18%, Aurier with 20%, and Boly with 14%. In the 16th minute, Raheem Sterling scored the game’s first goal by converting…
When Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal take on title contenders Newcastle United tomorrow, they will have the chance to widen their lead at the top of the English Premier League. We anticipate Mikel Arteta to select a very strong starting XI for the match because a victory for Arsenal would increase their lead at the top of the standings. In this article, we examine the potential configuration of the lineup. Aaron Ramsdale is anticipated to remain in the number one position in a hypothetical 4-3-3 formation. Defenders are anticipated to be the four of Saliba, Gabriel, Ben White, and Zinchenko. With Thomas…
The football team Chelsea will play host to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in an effort to rebound from a draw with Nottingham Forest. Graham Potter and his team are looking to get back on track against a strong Manchester City team that is also eager to get back on track after settling for a draw with Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea is now in disarray and on a bad run of play as Potter’s woes keep the Blues outside the top four. Chelsea is now positioned below teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle.…
Xavi Hernandez, the manager of Barcelona, was extremely dissatisfied after his team’s 1-1 draw with Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Saturday. At Camp Nou, a goal from Marcos Alonso in the first half gave La Blaugrana an early advantage. The former Chelsea left wingback, however, would go from hero to zero after he was called for a foul in the penalty area, allowing Joselu to equalize from the spot and secure a crucial point for the visiting team. Following the outcome, Barcelona remains in first place in La Liga, although the distance between them and Real Madrid in second…
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool’s newest acquisition, revealed that, prior to signing with the Reds, he was considering joining Manchester United and Leeds United of the Premier League.Gakpo recently moved from PSG Eindhoven to Liverpool in a deal estimated to be worth £35 million.The Netherlands international said, “It was difficult this summer,” in a statement to the Mirror. It was a really stressful time.”I first believed that I would be joining Manchester United, but things did not work out. Then Leeds United entered.”They’re a terrific club, but I questioned whether I should go there actually, and when you have plenty of doubts,…